Alessandra Ambrosio Stuns by the Water While Embracing 5 Healthy Habits

Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio knows how to make the most of life’s simple joys. In a series of stunning photos on Instagram, she’s surrounded by dramatic skies, breathtaking landscapes, and peaceful water as she takes a moment to embrace the calm. Whether she’s staying active with beach volleyball, taking a dip, or spending time with her pets, Alessandra prioritizes her health and happiness with a balance of movement, nature, and relaxation.

1. She swims

She takes a dip to stay fit, as seen in this video on Instagram. According to Better Health, “swimming is a good all-round activity because it keeps your heart rate up but takes some of the impact stress off your body, builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness, helps you maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs,” and more.

2. She plays volleyball

She finds ways to have fun and stay active outside of the gym, as well, like playing beach volleyball out in the sun. “Ready to serve 🏐☀️#beachvolleyball #calilife #endlesssummer,” she said on Instagram, on a slideshow of photos of her serving some fierce competitiveness.

3. She gets outside

She spends time outdoors, taking a dip even when the water is chilly. “Cold pond therapy 🐒🌿☀️ #kauai #freshwater #waterfall,” she said on Instagram, on a series of photos and videos with her friends. According to UC Davis Health, “when we're in urban environments or the office all day, we can experience sensory overload, resulting in tension and mental fatigue. Studies have shown that our minds and bodies relax in a natural setting. This increases feelings of pleasure and can help us concentrate and focus more effectively, according to studies in the National Library of Medicine.”

4. She has pets

Spending time with her dogs brings her happiness. “Double the trouble, twice the fun! 🐶❤️ Cinnamon & Phoenix,” she said on Instagram, on a slideshow of photos of her and her two dogs. According to UC Davis Health, “most owners would agree that a pet can improve your mental health in many ways. Their constant love, care, daily structure, and needs can fill us with purpose. The love and companionship they provide in a home is proven to help reduce stress and anxiety, ease feelings of loneliness, provide unconditional love and support, create a calming presence, [and] give a sense of purpose for pet parents.”

5. She works out

She works hard in the gym, incorporating workouts with kettlebells, the stairmaster, the treadmill, weight training, ab workouts, and more to keep herself feeling strong and fit. “Welcome to my @technogym. Perfect way to start the new year!!! #TechnogymRun #LetsMoveForaBetterWorld,” she said on Instagram.

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1. She Keeps Her Haircare Simple

Ambrosio has amazing hair. And she makes sure to take care of it. She revealed her secrets to Harper’s Bazaar. Ambrosio says that since she has to do a lot of different things to her hair for work, she keeps her hair routine simple when she’s working. “I keep it natural. My hair deals with so much styling and heat for work then when I'm home, I like to air dry with VS Beach Sexy Beach Hair Wave Spray.”

2. She Stays Hydrated

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Hydration is a big part of Ambrosio’s wellness routine. She tells Harper’s Bazaar that staying hydrated helps with her skin. “When you are dehydrated, you see it on your face,” Ambrosio says. “When you've had your share of water, it glows. Nothing is better for your skin than drinking a lot of water and green juices. I also love fresh coconut water bought on the beach.

3. She Does Outdoor Workouts

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Ambrosio revealed some of her favorite exercises to Vogue. She says that she likes to do a lot of outdoor exercises to stay in shape. “I love swimming and playing volleyball, either on the beach or in the pool. Jumping right in, and fully immersing myself in the water is my remedy for easing the pressure, when it's all getting a bit too much.”

4. She Takes Fitness Classes

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Ambrosio tells Vogue that she does a lot of different exercises to stay in shape. She says that she likes to go to classes at her gym. “I usually go to group Pilates, Barre Core and yoga classes,” she says. “I don't really like training on my own.” Having other people in the room can help people stay motivated and enjoy working out. Going to classes is also a way to stay consistent.

5. She Takes Care Of Her Skin

Ambriosio revealed some of her skincare secrets to Vogue. She says that she doesn’t do too much, and opts to keep it simple. “My daily routine is simple but effective. I cleanse my face, occasionally with exfoliator, and I love anti-aging serums that are packed full of vitamin C. BB creams with SPF are great too!”

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1. She Eats Clean

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Being a model means having to eat clean, especially prior to a show or gig, and Ambrosio makes sure to eat healthy meals. She says to Harper’s Bazaar, ​​“For breakfast I usually have eggs and/or avocado toast and after my work-out I usually grab a green juice followed by lunch where I usually have a salad along with some chicken or fish. For dinner I might go for sushi, or grill Brazilian BBQ at home,” she said.

2. She’s A Believer In Moderation

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Ambriosio tries to eat healthy, but she also doesn’t deprive herself of foods she loves. Ambrosio says to The Edit that she’s a believer in moderation. “I’m all about moderation and eating something different every day. Obviously I try not to splurge on pasta, but if I’m back in Brazil where everything is pasta- or bread-based — and so yummy — I’ll eat whatever I want, then go back to lots of salads and chicken or fish with veg as soon as I’m back in LA.”

3. She Embraces Her Curves And Her Changing Body

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Ambrosio has two children, which made her body go through changes. However, the model said to The Edit that she embraces her body at every stage. “I think I have a better body now than before I had kids. It's partly because I work out, whereas before I didn't, but also to do with the shape -- it just looks more formed now, and I feel better about it than I did.”

4. She Takes Care of Her Body and Her Mind

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For Ambrosio, wellness means taking care of her mind just as much as her body, and making sure she feels confident. Ambrosio tells The Edit that she advises everyone to do what makes them feel happy and confident. “If cosmetic help makes you feel better about yourself and gives you confidence, then great. None of us can ever be sure of what we're going to end up wanting to do in the future. But it's important to take care of our mind and spirit, too, not just the outside.”

5. She Does Online Workouts

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, gyms were closed, which forced people to have to workout at their homes. However, Ambrosio wasn’t super effected by this, as she loves to workout online. In fact, she even teamed up with trainer Shawn Booth and Michelob ULTRA to create a live workout series. When promoting the series on FOX News, Ambrosio says “It's a super fun and easy way to get a good sweat and do it for a great cause. Plus you get to reward yourself with a beer after!"

6. She Loves Yoga

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Ambrosio says to FOX News that she’s a huge fan of yoga."I love to do yoga as it centers me and also at the same time keeps me in shape.” Ambrosio also says that she makes sure to do some stretching everyday, no matter how busy she gets. “Sometimes I don't have much time to work out, in which case I try to do some stretching and hold a plank for five to 10 minutes,”

7. She Does Outdoor Activities With Her Family

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Ambrosio has two children, and she loves to stay active and get outside with them. Ambrosio told People, "We love going to the beach, hanging in Malibu and playing volleyball. We like going rollerblading and biking, all kind of things! Here in California, it’s so easy!”

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1. She Eats Healthy

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Ambrosio revealed her secrets for getting in shape for shoots and jobs to Harper’s Bazaar. She makes stue to eat healthy leading up to it. “For breakfast, I usually have eggs and/or avocado toast and after my work-out I usually grab a green juice, followed by lunch where I usually have a salad along with some chicken or fish. For dinner, I might go for sushi, or grill Brazilian BBQ at home.”

2. She Always Carries Healthy Snacks

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Ambrosio doesn’t just make sure that her three meals are healthy. She also enjoys healthy snacks. Ambrosio tells Harper’s Bazaar that she always carries healthy options with her. “I also have some nuts or a protein bar in my bag all the time, in case I get hungry while I’m running around.”

3. She Works Out Each Day

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In addition to her diet, Ambrosio aslo has to workout on a regular basis. She tells Harper’s Bazaar that she tries to work out on a regular basis. “I would say an hour to an hour and a half a day. It all depends on what I'm doing that day.”

4. She Loves Fitness Classes

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Ambrosio is open about her love of the Tracy Anderson Method fitness classes. She tells Harper's Bazaar, “I love to do different classes and lately I have been doing Tracy Anderson Method because it’s fun and it feels more like a dance class than a work-out. But, at the same time, it’s great exercise as it targets all muscle groups.”

5. She Works Out Her Legs

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Ambrosio has amazing legs, which means she does a lot of lower body exercises. She shared some of her go-to exercises in this Instagram video. She is seen doing elevated squat lunges with weight, standing donkey kicks with a weight, kettlebell squats, and donkey kicks with a resistance band. She captioned the video, “Crunch time.”

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1. She Avoids Diets

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While Alessandra used to go to extremes to stay in shape, she avoids diets now. "After having Anja I only had three months to lose all the weight [before doing the 2008 Victoria's Secret show] and I was on this 1,200-calorie-a-day meal-delivery service that I hated. I couldn't do that again," she told The Edit.

2. She Does Pilates

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Alessandra has been doing Pilates for several years. “It's important to break a sweat every day, and I love the way Pilates makes me feel long and lean," she told Glamour. According to research, Pilates exercises are designed to increase muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility, and to improve posture and balance. Experts maintain that it is a great workout for leaning out.

3. She Does Yoga

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Alessandra is also a yogi. "I love to do yoga as it centers me and also at the same time keeps me in shape," she told FOX News. "Since there is a lot to do around the house sometimes I don't have much time to work out, in which case I try to do some stretching and hold a plank for five to 10 minutes.” There is a laundry list of reasons to do yoga, explains Harvard Health. “Researchers found that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years, gained less weight during middle adulthood,” they said. “People who were overweight actually lost weight. Overall, those who practiced yoga had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) compared with those who did not practice yoga. Researchers attributed this to mindfulness. Mindful eating can lead to a more positive relationship with food and eating.”

4. Exercise Is Part of Her Daily Routine

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For Alessandra, fitness is a lifestyle. "In my family, no one ever worked out. It wasn't until I did my first Victoria's Secret show that I started exercising...now that it's a healthy, normal part of my daily routine,” she told The Edit. She also does activities with her family. "We love going to the beach, hanging in Malibu and playing volleyball… We like going rollerblading and biking, all kinds of things!" she added to People.

5. She Allows Herself to Indulge

"Whenever I start to diet, everything goes downhill,” she told The Edit. “So if I want a little bite of dark chocolate on a plane or a cocktail with friends on the weekend, I'll have it. In fact, I'll drink a glass of red wine with dinner most nights, and two or three times a week I'll have a cup of tea and a cupcake with Anja, who's as obsessed with red velvet as I am.”